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Merit Health Central Hospital & NorthShore University Health System Settle EMTALA Violations

HIPAA Journal · · US Federal · Healthcare Privacy

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has announced that two settlements have been agreed […] The post Merit Health Central Hospital & NorthShore University Health System Settle EMTALA Violations appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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